And Now For Something Totally Different
I received this in an email the other day. Don't know if it's true, but I have been privy to what goes on in the mind of the little ones - it wouldn't surprise me at all! Kids are awfully clever. They see things differently than we do.
A first grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom with the first half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It's hard to believe these were actually done by first graders. Their insight may surprise you. While reading, keep in mind that these are 6-year-olds! The first half presented by the teacher is in red - their responses are in blue.
1. Don't change horses
until they stop running.
2. Strike while the
bug is close.
3. It's always darkest before
Daylight Saving Time.
4. Never underestimate the power of
termites.
5.You can lead a horse to water
How?
6. Don't bite the hand that
looks dirty.
7. No news is
impossible
8. A miss is as good as a
Mr.
9. You can't teach an old dog new
Math
10. If you lie down with dogs, you'll
stink in the morning.
11. Love all, trust
Me.
12. The pen is mightier than the
pigs.
13. An idle mind is
the best way to relax.
14. Where there's smoke there's
pollution.
15. Happy the bride who
gets all the presents.
16. A penny saved is
not much.
17. Two's company, three's
the Musketeers.
18. Don't put off till tomorrow what
you put on to go to bed.
19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and
You have to blow your nose.
20. There are none so blind as
Stevie Wonder.
21. Children should be seen and not
be spanked or grounded.
22. If at first you don't succeed
get new batteries.
23. You get out of something only what you
See in the picture on the box
24. When the blind lead the blind
get out of the way.
25. A bird in the hand
is going to poop on you.
A first grade school teacher presented each child in her classroom with the first half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It's hard to believe these were actually done by first graders. Their insight may surprise you. While reading, keep in mind that these are 6-year-olds! The first half presented by the teacher is in red - their responses are in blue.
1. Don't change horses
until they stop running.
2. Strike while the
bug is close.
3. It's always darkest before
Daylight Saving Time.
4. Never underestimate the power of
termites.
5.You can lead a horse to water
How?
6. Don't bite the hand that
looks dirty.
7. No news is
impossible
8. A miss is as good as a
Mr.
9. You can't teach an old dog new
Math
10. If you lie down with dogs, you'll
stink in the morning.
11. Love all, trust
Me.
12. The pen is mightier than the
pigs.
13. An idle mind is
the best way to relax.
14. Where there's smoke there's
pollution.
15. Happy the bride who
gets all the presents.
16. A penny saved is
not much.
17. Two's company, three's
the Musketeers.
18. Don't put off till tomorrow what
you put on to go to bed.
19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and
You have to blow your nose.
20. There are none so blind as
Stevie Wonder.
21. Children should be seen and not
be spanked or grounded.
22. If at first you don't succeed
get new batteries.
23. You get out of something only what you
See in the picture on the box
24. When the blind lead the blind
get out of the way.
25. A bird in the hand
is going to poop on you.
posted by Grizzly Mama | 11:02
7 Comments:
I wouldn't be surprised if this is true. I know a couple of teachers who have done this and made a booklet of the quotes.
I think the kids' quotes make more sense than some of the originals. Thanks for the day brightener!
Very cute!
Out of the mouths of babes comes pap, spittle and very often wisdom beyond their years.
I tried this on the Princess (fifth grade) and, besides getting a lot of them correct, She said:
Don't change horses...into unicorns.
An idle mind is a...lazy mind.
Tshsmom - I agree. Kids are smart - and it gave me a nice giggle.
DC - thanks!
Rev - Amen.
Mama - I think that most kids by 10 or so will know a lot of them. It's always interesting to get a glimpse into those busy minds. I like one she came up with about the horses. lol!
Happy Easter Monica! Where have you and Troll been hiding?
Thanks so much, Mike. Same back at you. Troll and I have been going through some crazy changes. Job changes, and domicile changes. We had to move out of the farmhouse - - the lease was up and they wanted to tear it down to make way for the high density retirement community that they will be building. We have just got settled in the new house and we are both dealing with new jobs, too. Good to see you. We still visit your blog as it is one of the best ones around to get the latest on the goings-on in Washington, DC.
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